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We’re less than two weeks away from the Pennfield Schools Bike Rodeo! 🚲

Bring the family and join us Friday, October 16, from 5–7 p.m. for a FREE evening of bicycle safety, riding skills, and fun! In partnership with Safe Routes to School Michigan, we’re helping students build confidence on their bikes and learn skills for safer rides around their neighborhoods and to school.

📍 Parking lot behind Dunlap Elementary, next to the football stadium
8465 Pennfield Road, Battle Creek, MI 49017

Students from all four Pennfield schools, grades K–12, are welcome! Bring your bike if you have one to practice at our skill stations and learn from instructors. Don’t have a bike? Come join us for bicycle safety activities and giveaways!

Every Pennfield student who attends will receive a FREE bicycle helmet! We’ll also give away FOUR bikes, with one participating student from EACH school winning a bike, plus more free giveaways! 🎉

Parents and caregivers, bring your kids for an evening of learning, movement, and fun together. We can’t wait to see you there!

Grab your bikes and bring the family to Pennfield Schools Bike Rodeo!🚲

Join us Friday, October 16, from 5–7 p.m. for a FREE evening of bicycle safety, riding skills, and fun! In partnership with Safe Routes to School Michigan, we’re helping students build confidence on their bikes and learn skills for safer rides in their neighborhoods and on routes to school.

The event will take place in the parking lot behind Dunlap Elementary, next to the football stadium, at 8465 Pennfield Road, Battle Creek, MI 49017.

Students from all four Pennfield schools, grades K–12, are welcome! Bring your bike if you have one to practice riding skills at our skill stations and learn from instructors. Don’t have a bike? You’re still welcome to join us, learn about bicycle safety, and enjoy the activities and giveaways!

Every Pennfield student who attends will receive a FREE bicycle helmet! We’ll also give away FOUR bikes, with one participating student from EACH school winning a bike, plus more free giveaways!

Parents and caregivers, bring your kids and come enjoy an evening of learning, movement, and fun together. We can’t wait to see you there!

Join us for the Pennfield Schools Bond Community Forum on Monday, October 12!

The forum will focus on the Bond Committee’s work and the future of Pennfield Schools. All community members are welcome.

Monday, October 12 | 6:00–8:00 p.m.
Pennfield High School Auditorium
8299 Pennfield Road, Battle Creek

We hope to see you there!

🐾💚 TONIGHT is the Pennfield Schools Community Tailgate!

Come enjoy an evening of food, family-friendly games and activities, live music, local organizations, giveaways and plenty of Panther spirit!

Tonight, September 11
Tailgate: 5:00–6:30 p.m.
Outside the Pennfield Football Stadium
Followed by the varsity football game at 7:00 p.m.

Tonight is all about bringing our community together, and we want everyone to be able to join the fun. That’s why admission to tonight’s football game is FREE!

Bring the whole family, enjoy the tailgate and stay to cheer on our Panthers as they take on Jackson Northwest. Let’s fill the stands and show our Panther pride! We can’t wait to see you tonight! 💚🏈

The Pennfield Schools Community Tailgate is THIS FRIDAY! 🐾

Join us for a free evening of food, fun and Panther pride before the Pennfield varsity football team takes on Jackson Northwest!

Friday, September 11
5:00 to 6:30 p.m.
Outside the Pennfield Football Stadium
8299 Pennfield Road, Battle Creek

Enjoy food trucks and local vendors, family friendly games and activities, live music, community organizations, giveaways and more!

Bring the whole family, enjoy the tailgate and then head into the stadium to cheer on our Panthers! 💚🏈

We are only a few weeks away from the Pennfield Schools Community Tailgate! 🐾

Join us for this free family event before the Panthers varsity football team takes on Jackson Northwest!

Friday, September 11
5:00–6:30 p.m.
Outside the Pennfield Football Stadium
8299 Pennfield Road, Battle Creek, MI 49017

Families can enjoy:

Food trucks and local vendors
Family-friendly games and activities
Live music
Community organizations and giveaways

Come enjoy an evening of food, fun, and Panther pride before heading into the stadium to cheer on our Panthers!

Local organizations, businesses, school groups, PTOs, booster clubs, and youth programs can still join us! Please complete the form below to participate:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfWGzYyBKoiZdFGyPEBv8nr0jn4lOkqQLcG7kc0_1UkvxpARA/viewform

Go Panthers! 💚

Make your mark and build your Panther legacy! Purchase a personalized engraved brick for the Pennfield Athletic Complex while supporting athletic upgrades and student, staff, and community events.

Order yours today: https://polarengraving.com/pennfieldschools

#MakeYourMark #PantherLegacy #PennfieldPride

📢 **Bond Committee Meeting Rescheduled**

The Bond Committee meeting originally scheduled for Monday, August 17 has been rescheduled for **Monday, August 31, from 6:00–8:00 p.m.** in the Pennfield High School Media Center.

We are still looking for community members who want to help shape the future of Pennfield Schools! 🐾 The Bond Committee will help prioritize and provide direction for future improvements to our school facilities.

Interested in serving? Please email Superintendent Stephanie Lemmer at lemmers@pennfield.net.

We look forward to working together for the future of Pennfield Schools!

Do you know someone who has made a lasting impact on Pennfield Schools or our community?

Nominations are still open for the 2025–2026 Pennfield Distinguished Awards. Help us recognize an outstanding alumnus, staff member, or volunteer by submitting a nomination by September 30, 2026.

Learn more and download a nomination form at https://www.pennfield.net/page/pennfield-distinguished-awards

🏈 Join us for the Pennfield Schools Community Tailgate!

Community organizations, student groups, PTOs, booster clubs, youth sports programs, local businesses, and other community partners are invited to join us on Friday, September 11, 2026, from 5:00–6:30 p.m., before the Panthers take on Jackson Northwest in our home football game!

Connect with Pennfield families and showcase your business or organization by hosting a table, sharing information, or offering a family-friendly activity.

Participation is completely FREE!

Interested in participating? Register today using the form below. Additional setup information and event details will be shared with registered participants as the event approaches.

Register here:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfWGzYyBKoiZdFGyPEBv8nr0jn4lOkqQLcG7kc0_1UkvxpARA/viewform?usp=header

Please share this post with any community groups, organizations, or local businesses that may be interested! 💚🐾

Join the Panther team! 🐾💚

Pennfield Schools is hiring teachers for the 2026–2027 school year! We’re looking for dedicated educators who are ready to make a positive impact on our students and school community.

Ready to join the Panther team? View our current openings and apply today:
https://jobs.redroverk12.com/org/pennfieldschools

New to Pennfield Schools? Join us for New Student Registration Day on Thursday, August 6, from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Pennfield High School!
Registration Day is for new resident students and students with an approved School of Choice application for the 2026–2027 school year.
Please bring:
• Official birth certificate
• Immunization record
• Proof of residency, such as a rent receipt, mortgage bill, or utility bill
• Parent or guardian photo ID
• Custody papers, if applicable See less

New to Pennfield Schools? Join us for New Student Registration Day on Thursday, August 6, from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Pennfield High School!

Registration Day is for new resident students and students with an approved School of Choice application for the 2026–2027 school year.

Please bring:
• Official birth certificate
• Immunization record
• Proof of residency, such as a rent receipt, mortgage bill, or utility bill
• Parent or guardian photo ID
• Custody papers, if applicable

🐾 Panthers Helping Panthers!

Join us for a Back-to-School Event on Monday, August 17, from 2:00–7:00 p.m. at Dunlap Elementary! Haircuts, backpacks, school supplies, Panther shirts, and more will be available for anyone who could use assistance getting ready for the new school year. Items will be available on a first-come, first-served basis.

The Panther Closet is also collecting gently used Pennfield gear for the event. Donations may be placed in the Panther Closet bin outside the front doors of Dunlap Elementary.

Panther families, mark your calendars for our upcoming Back to School Open Houses! We cannot wait to welcome you back and help everyone prepare for a great school year.

For complete back to school information, including orientation dates, Pennfield High School events, building schedules, and additional resources, visit https://www.pennfield.net/o/ps/page/back-to-school

School of Choice is still open at Pennfield Schools! We are continuing to accept unlimited applications for students in grades K–12 for the 2026–2027 school year.

Applications will be accepted through Friday, August 28, 2026, at 12:00 p.m., so there's still time to become part of the Panther family!

Applications are available at the Pennfield Schools Administration Office (8587 Pennfield Road, Battle Creek, MI 49017). You may also call (269) 961-9781 to request an application or download one at www.pennfield.net.

We can't wait to welcome you to the Panther family! 🐾💚

https://www.pennfield.net/page/school-of-choice.

🚒 Reminder: The Pennfield Fire Department Fundraiser starts today at 4:00 PM at Finley's Grill & Steakhouse!

Stop by for a meal, show the flyer when ordering, and help support our local firefighters.

⏰ 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM
📍 Finley's Grill & Steakhouse